Cancer

why do some people get cancer and some never do ? just like with children.

2007-04-10 14:49:16 · 7 answers · asked by thad h 1

My father is being treated for metastatic cancer of the bladder, that has spread to his lymph nodes. He is now receiving chemotherapy. Is it possible for the cancer to spread during chemo?

2007-04-10 14:28:42 · 6 answers · asked by nicky 1

Recently, my best freind's mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. I have known this family my whole life and this news has taken me by surprise. I want to help and say the right thing, but I don't know what to say because I myself am shocked. Any suggestions on what I could do or if you are a breast cancer survivor, what can I say that will help her??

2007-04-10 13:07:14 · 9 answers · asked by rmu07 2

My husband just found out he has to get chemo treatment for three days and radiation for 10. My porblem is I have a 2 and a half year old and a 4 month old. I'm breastfeeding the 4 month old. And children are not aloud at the hospital in that unit. Where he is getting treatment is also not in the city we live in. So what do I do. I can't really leave my kids with my monther, she wouldn't be able to manage for the three days and I would have to quit breastfeeding. The kids are not aloud on that floor of the hospital. And I don't know people in the city where we got to go that can take off work to babysit. So should be with my husband or my kids

2007-04-10 10:14:08 · 3 answers · asked by niknac 1

i have heard that smell of burning rubber can cause cancer over a period of time is there any truth to that anybody know i am exposed to burning rubber at my work daily

2007-04-10 02:38:38 · 7 answers · asked by matt12882003 3

2007-04-09 17:34:47 · 1 answers · asked by :) 1

my mom died about 3and half years ago and she had blood clots all over her organs but that the doctor said was not what killed her as they had concern about her high white blood cell count and no sign of an infection or low red blood cell count. i don't know what this means. could someone with experiance in this help with this. thanks for any help

2007-04-09 16:58:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

She is experiencing numb hands,feet(feet feel cold), mouth- and her left breast hurts (she had surgery too remove cancer from left breast a month and a half ago) , also she feels light headed....is this normal for someone who just went through they're second round of chemo?

2007-04-09 15:39:21 · 9 answers · asked by tampabay5400 1

I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer with liver mets in February 2006. I cannot obtain any effective treatment in Newfoundland, and doctors here refuse to refer me for treatment abroad. Where in Canada can I turn for help?

2007-04-09 11:55:33 · 4 answers · asked by oldnewfie 1

2007-04-09 11:03:56 · 33 answers · asked by jeders 1

I work in a very small firm and a young girl has been using outrageous excuses for being out sick...ovarian cancer (radiation therapy is now causing seizures), bad back aches (now getting cortisone shots...caused from moving one weekend)....among so many others (like death of parents and grandparents). The cancer and seizures just broke the camel's back -- by the way, she was running late a couple of weeks ago and said she had a seizure on the way to work (while driving)....but she came to work -- not disheveled or sickly looking!

2007-04-09 10:31:52 · 11 answers · asked by Lottie 2

We found out that my mom's chemo therapy was not working for her cancer, which came back in other areas of her body (not major organs) and now the doctors are suggesting clinical trials or hormone therapy. Has anyone heard of any results of the hormone therapy for recurring breast cancer? Does it work?

2007-04-09 10:27:56 · 6 answers · asked by GQ69 2

I live out of town and am visiting this weekend. The last time I saw him he was totally healthy and now, six months later, has advanced pancreatic cancer. What should I expect when I see him, how will he look, any other advice?

2007-04-09 10:20:36 · 7 answers · asked by Lynn H 1

Any ideas or suggestions on how I could use this real hair for a special gift would be appreciated ( she has such beatiful hair I would like to give her a special gift with it)

2007-04-09 10:14:07 · 10 answers · asked by kjcnightlight 1

can anyone suggest what can someone do to combat lost of taste n lack of appetite during chemo treatment. person is feeling quite weak. person lives in uk.

2007-04-09 07:58:48 · 10 answers · asked by ally k 1

2007-04-09 07:38:07 · 6 answers · asked by lisa d 1

2007-04-09 07:21:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-09 01:12:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My father has adrenal gland cancer, he has severe pain. He can’t use injection any more, and he can’t use morphine because he haven’t one lung. Please help!!!!!

2007-04-08 20:19:46 · 8 answers · asked by Stefan V 1

I was stage 3, estrogen sensitive...I did 6 mos chemo (5 different drug...5fu, cytoxin, methotrexate,other 2?) I took tomxifen for 10 mos and stopped...I have NEVER had any hormonal replacement therapy of any kind.
In 2003 a doctor put me on insulin (1 YR)& my wt shot up 85#'s. When I discovered this I made every change necessary to get off of the shots which I succeeded in doing and I've been off about 8-10 months..I've lost 25#'s just since Jan.
My current A1C is 6.2...I take 10mg glucotrol xl, and for my thyroid I take levilthroxine 250 mcg.
My question has to do with a prickly stinging sensation when I have been extra active....If I am going to get more weight off I really need to start working up a little sweat...right now I am only walking because I do have (scale 1-10) 7 level joint pain in my hips, knees, (roller skating acc in 1987).
This feeling is quite painful and takes 20 -30 sec to subside. It's feels like needle pains (like falling on a cactus plant).
Please help

2007-04-08 19:02:10 · 4 answers · asked by Pinkprincess5455 3

2.) what interplay of factors influence the promotion of cancer?

2007-04-08 16:00:58 · 5 answers · asked by Female 4

Hello, I have a family history of cancer related diseases....
Is there any way to avoid and how? What are the chances that It could pass to me or the next generation?

2007-04-08 15:47:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

my boyfriend just died in jan 07 of cancer i watched him die in bed i love him very much and miss him so muchi just wana go and join him up there i say i am ok to every 1 and never cry around people i hold it all in and i no every day passes i no i am getting closer to cing him again he was only27

2007-04-08 12:21:40 · 18 answers · asked by sreet07 1

I'm wondering what would be the most accurate, cheapest test to rule out brain cancer. The three I know of are PET,CAT, and MRI. With MRI being the most expensive I believe. Would a contrast agent be necessary to show possible tumors.

3 yrs ago I was feeling great until one night a lymph node in my neck swelled up pretty big. I had a lot of bloodwork and fecal occult and urinalysis done at a county health clinic. I've had an EKG,echocardiogram,lung xrays and a CAT of my neck with contrast. The CAT discovered "several slightly inlarged lymph nodes" and the lung x-ray found small peripheral blebs on my right lung apex (I read up on this and understand it pretty well).

My symptoms could indicate tumor. I get very lightheaded, weak, confused (can't find simple words in my head), and I get blurry vision slightly. Also my eyes have been horribly bloodshot this whole time. Marijuana intensified the feelings, so I quit almost 3 yrs ago. I'm 30, tall and skinny, and smoke for 16 yrs.

2007-04-08 12:14:05 · 7 answers · asked by mike h 3

I recently bought this "Concept XT Mood Lights" for my car, which runs through the car cigarette lighter. It was only after I brought it home that I read this small warning at the back saying "The use of this product is likely to cause exposure to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm." Now it never occured to me that something like this would cause cancer. Can anyone tell me how this happens and is it because of the bulb or just coz its blue? Here is the item I bought. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOOD-LIGHTS-SOFT-BLUE-ILLUMINATE-INTERIOR_W0QQitemZ190034138240QQcmdZViewItem

2007-04-08 11:14:56 · 5 answers · asked by meenhaj 3

2007-04-08 08:17:11 · 13 answers · asked by MAK 6

Its like this, my friend is a 17 year old girl and is a heavy/chain smoker. I suggested she quit smoking (throw cigars), take nicotine gum and from there, slowly lessen the gum intake. I also told her to let us (her friends) keep her money and we'll just give it back when she's better (we are very very very trustworthy). Her parents know but she doesn't want to share it with them(i do mean it). She still wants to smoke a few sticks per day (15) but i'd rather not let her because she has little to no self control. Suggestions, anyone? Help. :(

2007-04-08 05:35:10 · 4 answers · asked by Kurii 1

2007-04-08 05:34:42 · 5 answers · asked by Steven A 1

2007-04-07 22:50:26 · 16 answers · asked by driss o 1

Sometimes I feel like theres some foreign thing in the throat. I believe it is due to vocal stress and wrong vocal projection. I sing and chant alot. What will happen if I leave it alone? If I go for an operation will it affect my vocal chord (whtr by accident or after effect)? If it is removed, maybe my vocal chord will be reduced by half as it is on half the vocal chord. I saw the pictures taken. My vocal chord is a tiny white kidney shaped object. Half of it is dark red. ENT surgeon said it is a polyp. Lets say if my vocal chord is reduced to half, how will it function after that? Can I still sing or speak normally? Is there a danger to the vocal chord during the operation?

2007-04-07 22:33:41 · 4 answers · asked by Vico 4